Smart Widget vs Encores
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Widget
Personalize your device's standby, lock, and home screens with custom widgets, icon packs, wallpapers, clocks, and weather. Design unique themes or choose from hundreds of pre-made options for a truly one-of-a-kind look.
- Standby Mode Widgets
- Custom Icon Packs
- Personalized Wallpapers
- Clock and Weather Widgets
- Theme Designer
- Hundreds of Themes
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NightStand: StandBy Widget 17 allows you to set a personalized Widgets for Standby Mode. Your home screen will become a one-of-a-kind widget and theme include your own icon packs, wallpaper, clocks and weather. This exclusive feature is available on IOS 17 and later. This app is perfect for customizing and styling your screen. Super easy to setup It works for all devices and all you need is to update your iPhone to IOS 17+. Design your personal theme We offer you hundreds of themes which include an icon, background wallpaper, clocks,... You can choose one and directly apply your favorite into home screen design. But if you want to try some fun experience by releasing your creativity, please select and adjust the widget, theme and icon base on your own taste. Please note that the icon pack does not change your actual app icons. These are for a custom shortcut using the Shortcut App. Disclaimer We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We only developed and tested our app with these devices. - iPhone is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Premium Subscription Subscription starts from USD 3.99. - a 1-week subscription - a 1-year subscription with 3 days free trial - a 1-lifetime package • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms Privacy: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms If you have any feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at support@maplelabs.co
Encores
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Ai Echoes, Resides in Your Heart Using AI to replicate thoughts, voices, and appearances, we help users interact and communicate with their loved ones from another star at a low cost. Enabling every ordinary person to achieve digital immortality. 【Exclusive Thought Model】 Through advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology, we generate an exclusive large language model based on the uploaded data of your loved ones. This replicates their thought processes and language habits, allowing for a conversation that transcends time and space. 【Exclusive Voice Model】 Using deep learning and Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology, we create an exclusive voice model based on the uploaded audio data of your loved ones. The replicated model brings the voices from your memories back to life in the real world. 【Exclusive Appearance Model】 Utilizing Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), we redraw an exclusive 3D facial model based on the uploaded photos and videos of your loved ones. The replicated model can generate dynamic images that match the textual content and emotional tone of the voice. 【Old Photos Come to Life】 Breathe life into long-forgotten old photos. Whether it's the smile from childhood or an unforgettable travel moment, let those precious memories reappear before your eyes. 【Talking Photos】 Photos can capture moments, but they can also tell stories. Let the people from your memories speak to you, conveying their emotions and recollections. 【Planet AI Conversations】 Whether it's a greeting, a chat, or sharing heartfelt thoughts, Planet AI Conversations will make "AI" interactions feel real and warm, transcending time and space. 【Planet Letter Writing】 Write letters to express your longing and share your current life status. After a short wait, you will receive a love letter from your loved ones' planet. 【Custom Voice】 Choose from template scripts or customize your own text content to create exclusive voice messages. 【Exclusive Memory Vault】 An exclusive life database—the more data, the more vivid the exclusive model becomes. Preserve every precious memory between you and your loved ones as you wish. 【Planet Guardians】 Invite family and friends to guard the planet together. Share the planet model and the exclusive memory vault.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Encores at none against Smart Widget's shown. Encores also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Smart Widget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Encores sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, Encores every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Widget | Encores |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (881 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 881 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Maple Labs Co., Ltd | 武汉安可思智能科技有限公司 |
Bugs and requests
Smart Widget
Reported bugs
3 issues- Widgets not working as expected
- Downloading issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More free theme options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better explanations and tutorials
- Ability to fully customize without paying
Encores
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart Widget
- Premium$2.997 Days
- Premium$4.997 Days
- Premium$6.991 Month
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- Premium$12.991 Year
- Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
- Premium$19.99
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
Encores
- 160 Starlight$3.99
- 888 Starlight$43.99
- Pet 1-year membership$59.00
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- 1 year membership$99.00
- Pet 3-year membership$149.00
- 3880 Starlight$193.99
- 3-year member$239.00
- Pet 10-year membership$359.00
- 8880 Starlight$444.99
- 10-year member$599.00









